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Godrej Agrovet signs pact with Maha SRLM to support 5,000 women farmers
The initiative will scale up to support over 5000 SHGs across Maharashtra over the three-years, with a plan to expand beyond cotton to maize and other crops
 "Godrej Agrovet signs pact with Maha SRLM to support 5,000 women farmers")
Whizzo raises $15 mn in Series A round to scale technical textiles platform
Fundamentum-led Series A backs materials-science research, in-house IP and expansion of an Asia-wide manufacturing network
 "Whizzo raises $15 mn in Series A round to scale technical textiles platform")
Tech Wrap Jan 20: Samsung AI Bixby, Amazon Echo Show, Vivo X200T launch
Samsung plans AI revamp for Bixby. Amazon launches Echo Show 11, Echo Show 8 (gen 4). Vivo X200T launch on Jan 27. iQOO 15R launching soon. Realme P4 Power launch on Jan 29. Asus pivots to AI devices
 "Tech Wrap Jan 20: Samsung AI Bixby, Amazon Echo Show, Vivo X200T launch")
Asean won't endorse election in military-ruled Myanmar, says Malaysia
Citing concerns over the lack of inclusive and free participation, Malaysian Foreign Minister said Asean leaders decided at their summit in October not to send observers to Myanmar
 "Asean won't endorse election in military-ruled Myanmar, says Malaysia")
Ficci Manufacturing Index hits record high in Q3 despite cost pressures
The increase in the production cost compared to last year is mainly due to higher raw material costs, currency depreciation, and increased logistics, power, and utility costs
 "Ficci Manufacturing Index hits record high in Q3 despite cost pressures")
How anaemia, thyroid disorders and periods form a vicious cycle for women
Heavy periods, iron deficiency and thyroid imbalance can quietly reinforce each other. Experts outline why women remain undiagnosed for years and what needs to change
 "How anaemia, thyroid disorders and periods form a vicious cycle for women")
Canada adds 5,000 permanent residency spots for French-speaking immigrants
Extra permanent residence spaces will be routed through provincial nominee programmes as Ottawa lifts Francophone targets beyond Quebec
 "Canada adds 5,000 permanent residency spots for French-speaking immigrants")
Shift from cereals to horticulture gains pace across Indian farms
The past decade has seen farmers slowly but steadily expand acreage under more lucrative fruits and vegetables, signalling a gradual diversification away from cereal crops
 "Shift from cereals to horticulture gains pace across Indian farms")
Walmart-backed payments major PhonePe gets Sebi approval for IPO
Sebi approval comes months after PhonePe confidentially filed its draft papers for the listing, aiming to raise up to ₹12,000 crore, according to a Business Standard report from September 2025
 "Walmart-backed payments major PhonePe gets Sebi approval for IPO")
All emergencies, one number: Delhi rolls out '112' helpline under ERSS
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced ERSS 2.0, under which citizens can dial 112 for police, fire, ambulance and disaster help, ending the need to remember multiple emergency numbers
 "All emergencies, one number: Delhi rolls out '112' helpline under ERSS")
J-K Bank reports 11% growth in Q3 net profit to ₹589 crore, gross NPA at 3%
Jammu & Kashmir Bank on Tuesday reported a 11 per cent growth in net profit at Rs 589 crore for the third quarter ended December 31, 2025.
 "J-K Bank reports 11% growth in Q3 net profit to ₹589 crore, gross NPA at 3%")
Jio BlackRock AMC attracts 1 million investors, 18% are first-time entrants
The first of these new launches will be the JioBlackRock Sector Rotation Fund, with its new fund offer (NFO) opening on January 27 and closing on February 9
 "Jio BlackRock AMC attracts 1 million investors, 18% are first-time entrants")
HDFC Bank to disburse ₹20 crore under FY26 Parivartan Startup Grants
It will support 10 strategic initiatives across priority sectors including climate innovation, agriculture and sustainable livelihoods, manufacturing and MSME innovation, financial inclusion, etc
 "HDFC Bank to disburse ₹20 crore under FY26 Parivartan Startup Grants")
Redmi Turbo 5 Max with 9,000mAh battery to be unveiled soon: What to expect
Xiaomi is set to unveil the Redmi Turbo 5 Max with a 9,000mAh battery and MediaTek Dimensity 9500s chipset. India availability has not yet been announced
 "Redmi Turbo 5 Max with 9,000mAh battery to be unveiled soon: What to expect")
Why Assam's rapid growth is more than a low-base effect
An RBI report places Assam as India's fastest-growing state over five years, driven by fiscal discipline, infrastructure spending and administrative reform rather than a low-base rebound
 "Why Assam's rapid growth is more than a low-base effect")
Rising scabies cases across the UK raise fresh public health concerns
Once considered a disease of the past, scabies is affecting more people in the UK, with doctors highlighting how stigma and delayed treatment are worsening outbreaks
 "Rising scabies cases across the UK raise fresh public health concerns")
Govt to extend quality certification fee relief for MSMEs by 3 years
Quality control orders currently cover over 700 products under mandatory certification, while another 900 products are under voluntary certification
 "Govt to extend quality certification fee relief for MSMEs by 3 years")
US, Europe to find way out of Greenland dispute: American Treasury chief
Bessent played down fears of escalation after Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from European allies that oppose US control of Greenland
 "US, Europe to find way out of Greenland dispute: American Treasury chief")
Cannot shut down Windows 11? Microsoft acknowledges issue, releases the fix
Microsoft's January 2026 update broke shutdown and Remote Desktop on some PCs, and the company has now pushed emergency patches to fix those issues
 "Cannot shut down Windows 11? Microsoft acknowledges issue, releases the fix")
Australian Open 2026 Day 3 round-up: Sinner, Keys advance to round 2
In a notable upset, Frenchman Tomas Machac stunned former world number 3 Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets in round 1
